School Opening

At dawn, when the first ray of sunlight streamed through the window, Tang Wuyang opened his eyes as well.

A night of Meditation left Tang Wuyang feeling refreshed, and his Soul Power seemed to have improved slightly, though it still had not caught up to Tang Wulin, his Older brother.

After reaching Level Ten, Tang Wuyang could clearly feel that the rate at which his Soul Power increased had sped up somewhat.

However, after advancing to Soul Master, the amount of Soul Power required for each level had undoubtedly increased as well.

Just as Tang Wuyang was about to get out of bed, Xie Xie across from him had somehow emerged from his meditative state too.

Their eyes met, and Xie Xie's gaze turned cold.

Tang Wuyang expressionlessly got out of bed and headed straight for the bathroom.

In his eyes, Xie Xie was the sort of rich city kid who was arrogant, domineering, and looked down on everyone.

Tang Wuyang would rather be friends with Zhou Changxi than pay any attention to someone like Xie Xie.

When he came out after washing up, Tang Wulin had just climbed down from the upper bunk.

Once Tang Wulin had finished washing up as well, the two prepared to do one of the most important things in the brothers' hearts: eat!

What Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin did not know was that yesterday's bun battle had already earned the brothers nicknames before school had even officially started: the legendary Food Bucket, and the even more formidable Food Jar...

Since they had arrived relatively early, there were not many people in the Canteen yet.

Breakfast, like last night's dinner, was divided into three categories: Meal A, B, and C.

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin ignored the first two windows and naturally walked over to the C Meal counter.

Though it was the free C Meal, it was still quite plentiful, with milk, bread, sausages, vegetables, and fruit.

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin each filled a large plate to the brim. Though both plates were huge, Tang Wuyang's was clearly piled even higher than Tang Wulin's.

The two found an empty table for Four People and began devouring the food that covered the entire tabletop before them.

The Canteen worker serving food already recognized them. At first, he had been worried that the two children might eat themselves sick, but seeing them now, it was clear that he had worried for nothing.

As the two buried their heads in their food, Xie Xie arrived at the Canteen as well.

Like Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin, he did not even glance at the other two windows. However, he headed straight for the Meal A counter and came out with a plate of food.

On the surface, it did not seem very different from Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin's C Meal.

But upon closer inspection, one would discover that while it was also milk, the milk in Xie Xie's hand was not cow's milk, but milk from a domesticated Soul Beast. The other foods each had their own origins as well, and their nutrition was clearly far richer than the C Meal.

Of course, compared to Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin, Xie Xie's appetite was worlds apart.

Xie Xie sat far away from the Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin Brothers, each eating the food before them. Xie Xie occasionally glanced in the brothers' direction, while Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin completely ignored his gaze and focused all their attention on breakfast.

As time passed, more and more Students entered the Canteen.

As the crowd grew, many people began pointing and whispering about the brothers, just as they had the previous evening.

After Finished Eating breakfast, the Students followed the academy's instructions and gathered in Eastsea Academy's square.

The Advanced Department and Intermediate Department only gathered all their members together at this time each year.

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin stood among the new students' formation. Among the freshmen, both were considered quite tall.

Thus, the brothers stood one in front of the other near the Tail of the team.

From this position, they could see the Students of the entire academy at a glance.

On the Intermediate Department side, there were roughly a hundred Students in each grade, making around seven or eight hundred across six grades.

The Senior Grade side had far fewer people, less than two hundred in total. It was said that they were divided into three grades.

From this, it was clear just how difficult it was to advance from the Intermediate Department to the Advanced Department.

"Hello, students. Today is Eastsea Academy's annual Opening Ceremony."

"Next, let us welcome Headmaster Yu to deliver a speech."

Eastsea Academy's Dean was an Old Man who looked to be in his sixties. His hair was graying, his build was average, and he wore glasses. He did not appear particularly remarkable, carrying himself with a refined air.

"Hello, students!"

"At this time every year, I cannot help but feel a little sentimental."

"Because whenever the Opening Ceremony arrives, it means that a group of students from the Intermediate Department and Advanced Department will graduate and leave the academy."

"But at the same time, some students advance from the Intermediate Department to the Advanced Department, and new students join us as well."

"In my view, the academy is like the Federation's blood-forming institution, continuously providing the Federation with outstanding talent."

"In the future, I hope that you will also be able to..."

This Dean was an excellent speaker. Though he had no written speech, he still spoke vividly and emotionally, talking for a full quarter of an hour before gradually wrapping up.

After the Dean finished speaking, the most important part of the Opening Ceremony came next: Class Assignment.

Senior Grade Students who did not need to participate in the Class Assignment could leave first, while the new Advanced Department Students went to the Advanced Department campus for their Class Assignment.

Thus, the only ones left in place were the newly enrolled First Grade students of the Intermediate Department.

"Next is the final item of the Opening Ceremony: Class Assignment."

"As everyone knows, at Eastsea Academy, the smaller the class number, the more outstanding the Students in that class are."

"However, this is not absolute. We hope that the lower-ranked classes can also strive to catch up."

"This year, there are a total of one hundred and nine new students, divided into five classes."

"Next, when I call your name, step out and enter Class One..."

Upon hearing Long Hengxu's words, Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin finally understood why sending Xie Xie, Zhou Changxi, and Yun Xiao to Class Five had been a punishment for the three of them.

There were five classes in total. The earlier the class, the greater its Students' Talent and strength. Correspondingly, the Students of Class Five were undoubtedly the weakest.

"Tang Wulin, Tang Wuyang, Xie Xie, Zhou Changxi, Yun Xiao..."

Sure enough, when the Class Five roster was read out, the names of the Five people were called one after another, and they were the first names announced.

Class Five had only twenty-one people in total, the fewest Students among the five classes.

Most of the Students assigned to Class Five looked like eggplants wilted by frost, utterly dispirited.

"Next, the Homeroom Teacher of each class will take their Students back to their classrooms and familiarize them with the academy."

The five Teachers who had been standing off to the side all walked toward their respective classes.

Naturally, one of them Walked slowly toward Class Five.

This Teacher looked to be only twenty-seven or twenty-eight. When the Class Five Students saw him, their previous disappointment and silence turned into stunned blankness.

Because this Teacher was simply too handsome.

Though Tang Wuyang, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie were all quite good-looking, they were still children whose features had not fully matured.

This Teacher, however, was an adult. He was over one meter ninety tall, with ape-like arms, a narrow waist, and long legs clad in white trousers.

He looked somewhat lean, but his eyes shone brilliantly. His Nose bridge was high, his lips were thin yet well-shaped, and his entire person gave off an unusually upright impression.

His long hair draped behind his head. When the wind blew past, one could vaguely see that his lake-blue hair actually reached all the way to his waist.

His eyes were Dark Green, matching his blue hair and lending him an unusual aura.

At that moment, his face was expressionless and his gaze icy.

A female Student from Class Five could not help swooning as she murmured softly, "Teacher is so handsome!"

Though her voice was quiet, the Students were all Soul Masters and could hear her clearly. Her words undoubtedly voiced what most of them were thinking.

Xie Xie, standing among the group, was completely unlike the Students around him. He merely curled his lip, looking utterly unconcerned.

"Follow me!" The Young man's three simple words sent a chill through every Student.

It was a chill that came from the depths of their hearts. Some of the more timid Students, upon sensing the Teacher's coldness, immediately looked at him with fear in their eyes.

Yun Xiao, who stood inconspicuously among the group, looked at the Teacher who would teach him for the next six years and muttered, "Teacher seems very strong."

Just the aura around him was enough to make people sense his icy presence. That was not something an ordinary person could achieve.

Class Five's classroom was on the first floor, but it was at the very Inner Side, requiring the longest walk.

There were thirty sets of desks and chairs in the classroom, with the podium As a Matter of Course at the very front.

"Take your seats," the Young man Said coldly.

Every time he spoke, the Students felt the same thing: so cold!

Tang Wulin chose a seat near the window. Since he was tall, sitting at the side would let him sit farther forward.

Seeing this, Tang Wuyang sat directly behind his Older brother.

For some unknown reason, Xie Xie sat directly beside Tang Wuyang, while Zhou Changxi inexplicably sat beside Tang Wulin, in front of Xie Xie. The four dormmates ended up sitting together.

Yun Xiao, who had already interacted with the four of them, sat in the first row of this column, directly in front of Tang Wulin.

The Young man walked behind the podium. His gaze merely swept across the Students, and those who had been whispering immediately fell silent.

"My name is Wu Changkong," the Young man said blandly. "For the next six years, you will all be my Students."

"First, I want to emphasize one thing: pretend you never heard what Director Long Hengxu said earlier."

"Even if you are a bunch of trash, I will make you the strongest among your peers."

"Unless you drop out, this will be your goal for the next several years."

Using a calm tone to speak such arrogant words, he instantly captured the entire class's attention.

"Next, we will begin introductions. Your name, Martial Soul, Soul Power Level, and future goal must all be stated."

"You, start."

Tang Wuyang and Tang Wulin were already seated in the row closest to the side, and Wu Changkong's finger pointed in their direction.

Thus, Yun Xiao, seated in the first row, naturally became the first person to introduce himself.

"Hello, everyone. My name is Yun Xiao. My Martial Soul is the Star Disk, my Soul Power is Level 12, and my goal is to become an intelligent support-type Battle Soul Master."

Although Yun Xiao was first, he quickly reacted. Though his voice trembled slightly, he still gave his introduction in a Generous and composed manner.

After him, it was Tang Wulin's turn.

Tang Wulin Stood Up, and Wu Changkong's gaze fell directly upon him.

As the one under that gaze, he finally understood why Yun Xiao's voice had trembled earlier.

Wu Changkong's eyes were simply too sharp, as though they could pierce right through a person.

"I am Tang Wulin. My Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, my Soul Power is Level 12, and my goal..." Tang Wulin suddenly paused. "I do not have a goal yet."

Beside him, someone muttered, "A Useless Martial Soul. Of course he has no goal."

Whoosh!

A Chalk head flew like a Soul Guidance Shell, striking precisely into that Student's mouth.

The Chalk head spun as it drilled straight down his throat, and the Student instantly began to retch.

Wu Changkong Said coldly, "Before talking about others, why not think about yourself first? If you were not trash, would you have been assigned to Class Five?"

Wu Changkong's cold and domineering aura instantly silenced the entire class.

"Continue."

"My name is Tang Wuyang. My Martial Soul is the Qilin, my Soul Power is Level 11, and my goal is to become a powerful Soul Master who can protect my Family members."

The introductions continued, and soon it was Zhou Changxi's turn.

"I-I am Zhou Changxi. My Martial Soul is the Great Strength God Ape, my Soul Power is Level 11, and my goal is to become a Strength Type Battle Soul Master."

After Zhou Changxi, it was Xie Xie's turn, another of the dormmates.

"Xie Xie. Martial Soul: Light Dragon Dagger. Soul Power: Eighteenth Rank. Agile Attack System Battle Soul Master."

The moment the words Eighteenth Rank left his mouth, the entire class burst into cheers.

Eighteenth Rank, at nine years old! This was a true genius! And he was even a Battle Soul Master.

As long as he improved by another two levels, he could enter the Soul Grandmaster rank.

Anyone who could become a Soul Grandmaster before the age of twelve could be called a genius.

However, Xie Xie's astonishing Soul Power Level was also the class's only highlight.

Other than him, even Yun Xiao's Level 12 was considered high.

Most of the other Students were Level 11, barely meeting the standard for enrollment. Their Martial Souls were all strange and varied, with almost none that could be called powerful.

Of course, Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass was still the worst. That seemed to have become an unchanging rule.

"Starting tomorrow, classes will officially begin. My teaching methods will be somewhat different from those of other Teachers."

"If you fear hardship, exhaustion, or pain, transfer schools or find a way to change classes as soon as possible. Those who remain should prepare yourselves mentally."

"Class dismissed."

Wu Changkong left the classroom with his long legs and upright figure.

The instant his silhouette disappeared from the doorway, the class erupted into commotion.

The vast majority were discussing this Teacher who was both cold and handsome.

"Come on. It is time to fulfill your promise." Xie Xie turned to Tang Wuyang.

Though it was still morning, there were no more classes today.

After all, today was only the Opening Ceremony. Formal classes would not begin until tomorrow.

"Fine." Tang Wuyang did not hesitate. He Stood Up and headed out first.

Seeing this, Tang Wulin hurriedly followed behind the two. Naturally, he was worried about letting his Younger brother go out alone to fight someone.

Xie Xie neither objected to nor approved of Tang Wulin following them. He simply ignored him.

The moment they stepped outside, Tang Wuyang saw that the corridor was bustling with noise.

In the distance, many Senior Grade Students seemed to be crowding around something as they headed outside.

What were they doing?

Just then, a somewhat familiar voice rang out.

"Huh? Tang Wulin, Tang Wuyang?"

The brothers turned around and saw a graceful figure approach them.

It was Liu Yuxin, the Advanced Department Senior Sister who had brought them into the academy when they enrolled yesterday.

"Senior Sister."

After seeing who it was, Tang Wulin immediately smiled.

Tang Wuyang, who had been walking in front, stopped as well.

The brothers had quite a favorable impression of this Senior Sister.

"Wulin, Wuyang, you are both in Class Five?"

Tang Wulin Nodded. "After all, my Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, a Useless Martial Soul. Naturally, I could only be here."

Tang Wuyang immediately added, "My Soul Power is only Level 11, not even as high as my Ge's. Of course I am here too."

Liu Yuxin hurriedly said, "No, no, that is not what I meant. I meant, is Teacher Wu Changkong your Homeroom Teacher?"

Tang Wuyang Nodded and answered firmly, "Yes!"

Liu Yuxin's beautiful eyes immediately lit up. "Wulin, Wuyang, Senior Sister has a little favor to ask of you."

Tang Wulin froze for a moment. "Sure!"

Liu Yuxin stuffed something into Tang Wulin's hand and whispered, "When you attend class from now on, help me take some pictures of the Cold and Arrogant God whenever you have time, okay?"

"Oh, I mean your Teacher Wu, Wu Changkong."

"The Cold and Arrogant God?" Tang Wuyang looked at her in confusion.

Liu Yuxin blushed. "You probably don't know this, but Teacher Wu is the number one handsome guy in our academy. He's just a little cold."

"But whether it's the young female teachers or the girls in our Advanced Department, everyone likes him very much."

"He originally taught in our Advanced Department too. I don't know what mistake he made, but he was sent down to the Intermediate Department. And now he's even your homeroom teacher. We all feel it's unfair to him."

"But the academy has already decided, so there's nothing to be done now."

"Still, we all miss him very much."

"You Brothers help us take some pictures. Once it's done, Senior Sister definitely won't treat you badly."

Tang Wulin was stunned. He hadn't expected Liu Yuxin to ask him to do something like this.

Tang Wuyang frowned slightly and hesitated. "Senior Sister, isn't this a little inappropriate?"

Liu Yuxin giggled. "It's okay. There's nothing inappropriate about it."

"Senior Sister can tell you a few things about Teacher Wu. I'm sure it'll be good for you too."

Xie Xie followed behind Tang Wuyang. Seeing him and Tang Wulin chatting with Liu Yuxin on their own, he had initially been somewhat impatient.

But when he heard her say this, he immediately gave up on the idea of dragging the two of them away and began listening as well.

It was still very necessary to learn about that rather unusual homeroom teacher in advance.